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Tanah Abang and Jatinegara markets are busy ahead of Eid, officers deflate visitors vehicle tires

By Noto
May 22, 2020
in :  Indonesia
Traders tend their shops on Jl. Jati Baru in Tanah Abang

The condition of Tanah Abang Market is still crowded with traders and buyers a few days to celebrate Eidul Fitr or Lebaran although there are still large-scale social restrictions (PSBB). However, PD Pasar Jaya Managing Director Arief Nasrudin stressed that the crowded place was not his authority. “Pasar Jaya is closed. What is crowded is the market outside Pasar Jaya. …

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Maybank Faces Marginal Loan Growth and A Drop of Total Deposits

By Katherine S
May 22, 2020
in :  Economy, Malaysia
Maybank Abdul Farid Alias

Malaysia’s largest listed banking group MALAYAN BANKING BHD (Maybank) has cautioned about its “extremely tough” prospects and the possibility of future margin compression ahead, as it started the 2020 financial year (FY20) with modest loan growth and a fall in total deposits. The bank, which is also the fourth largest bank by assets in South-East Asia, thus proposed theoretically lowering …

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Female cadet from Isabela tops PMA Masidlawin Class of 2020

By Jasmine C.
May 22, 2020
in :  Philippines
Cadet First Class Gemalyn Sugui emerged at the top of the male-dominated Philippine Military Academy

BAGUIO CITY – A female cadet from Isabela has topped the Philippine Military Academy Masidlawin Class of 2020 which will have a simple graduation rite on Friday (May 22) without the usual pomp and pageantry that characterizes the event amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Cadet First Class Gemalyn Sugui, was the valedictorian of 196 graduates. The 25 year old valedictorian is …

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Asean must be united in the fight against Covid-19

By Noto
May 22, 2020
in :  ASEAN News
ASEAN fight together for protect covid19

The Covid-19 pandemic poses significant threat to the ASEAN as the region has faced anything like this in the recent past. It is important for the bloc to be united in fighting the common enemy in Covid-19. As of this week, the total number of cases reported by Asean stood around 70,000. The region’s geographical proximity to China (then epicenter) …

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OFW remittances being badly affected by Covid-19

By Jasmine C.
May 22, 2020
in :  Opinion, Philippines
Overseas Filipinos workers gathering outside philippines

As the global virus outbreak hit every sector of the economy, remittances of the overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are being hit hard by Covid-19 as thousands of Filipinos have been returning from countries around the world. According to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), they expect the remittances to shrink for the first time in almost two decades. The central …

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Furor of President Jokowi Motorcycle Auction for Covid-19 donations that ended unexpectedly

By Noto
May 22, 2020
in :  Indonesia
President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo poses on an electric motorcycle

The case of an electric motorcycle auction signed by President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo caused a furor. The reason, the auction winner for Rp 2.5 billion apparently did not fulfill his obligation to pay for the motorbike. The man was known to be named M Nuh who at the beginning was called a businessman from Jambi. Later M Nuh turned out …

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Bistros’ Re-Opening in Miri Needed More Precautions: No Room for Entertainment to Keep People Safe

By Katherine S
May 22, 2020
in :  Malaysia, Opinion
As restaurants and bars restart in malaysia

As restaurants and bars restart operations they need to determine whether and how to implement considerations, making adjustments to meet local community needs and circumstances. These implementations should be guided by what is achievable, practical, acceptable and tailored to each community’s needs. The more a person communicates with others, and the longer the exposure, the greater the chance of transmitting …

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Asean Data Science Explorers programme are now open for applicants

By Desk Writer
May 22, 2020
in :  ASEAN News
Asean Data Science Explorers opens its doors to students

KUALA LUMPUR – The Asean Data Science Explorers are now opening its doors to students across the Asean region. The  programme was founded in a collaboration between Asean Foundation and multinational software corporation SAP to empower universal mindset, innovative tools compassionate visions to help solve the region’s most pressing developmental issues. SAP Malaysia managing director Hong Kok Cheong said in …

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Sen. Cynthia Villar apologizes for offending middle-class workers

By Jasmine C.
May 22, 2020
in :  Philippines
Senator Cynthia Villar apologized for her remarks

MANILA – Senator Cynthia Villar apologized on Wednesday “humbly” apologized for her remarks and seeming “insensitive” comments against middle-class families. In a statement, Villar said her comments were not “meant to be an affront to the hardworking middle class of the country.” “I might have framed my questions and statements in such a manner that made it seem I was …

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Bangkok Bank Heist Accomplice Found committed suicide in Forest

By Burapha
May 22, 2020
in :  Criminal, Thailand
Bangkok bank heist in Chiang Rai was hanging in a forest

Police in Phayao province have reported the alleged accomplice in the Bangkok bank heist in Chiang Rai was found hanging a forest. The man was alleged to be the Motorcycle driver in the armed robbery in Chiang Saen. Two men pulled off the daring daytime robbery in Chiang Saen district on Monday. Both men were then tracked down by the police. Mr. …

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